Sales Representative - Residential

DuraServ Corp • New Orleans, LA

7h

About The Position

Built for People Who Build Markets. Own Your Territory, Drive Your Income

Are you a high-energy “hunter” who thrives on the adrenaline of a cold call and the satisfaction of a closed deal? We are looking for a driven Residential Sales Representative to own and grow an exclusive territory selling doors, openers, gates, and access solutions to homeowners and residential builders. In this role, you aren’t just a salesperson; you are a trusted advisor who identifies client needs, delivers tailored solutions, and builds a book of business with uncapped commission potential. If you compete with an underdog’s grit and a professional’s accountability, your future and your paycheck starts here.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required. Associate or bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• 2+ years of outside sales experience, with a proven track record in residential construction, building products, home services, or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a cold territory into a productive book of business through self-directed prospecting and relationship building in the residential market.
• CRM proficiency with the demonstrated ability to manage lead pipelines, track activity, and generate accurate proposals using modern sales tools.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Aggressive Territory Prospecting: Conduct daily cold outreach and in-person visits to homeowners, residential builders, and contractors to identify new opportunities and grow an exclusive sales territory.
• Consultative Solution Selling: Conduct on-site assessments to identify residential door, opener, gate, and access needs and deliver tailored product recommendations that align with client goals and budget.
• Sales Cycle Ownership: Manage the full sales process from initial contact and discovery through proposal, negotiation, and close — with a relentless bias toward speed and decisiveness.
• Relationship Development: Build and maintain a high-value pipeline by establishing trusted, long-term relationships with homeowners, residential GCs, and home builders to drive repeat business and referrals.
• Proposal & Quote Management: Utilize CRM tools to generate precise, technically accurate proposals and cost estimates, ensuring product specifications, installation requirements, and service contract terms are clearly communicated.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Service Technicians and Installation teams to ensure seamless project delivery, identify upsell opportunities, and convert service calls into new sales.
• Market Intelligence & Brand Presence: Leverage knowledge of local residential market conditions, builder relationships, and competitor positioning to influence purchase decisions and grow DuraServ’s presence in the residential channel.
• Client Retention & Problem Resolution: Serve as the primary point of contact for residential clients post-sale, addressing issues with urgency and professionalism to ensure high satisfaction, retention, and referral generation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees